Today's guests:
JOS WILLIAMS, retiring president of the Metro Washington Council, on his early jobs as a taxi driver and restaurant worker and battling against racism and for justice at the Library of Congress. SAPNA PANDYA, Executive Director, Many Languages One Voice, on the battle to demand justice for Norma Escobar, fired from DeCarlo's Restaurant without reason and without warning. DAVE DESARIO, Executive Producer, “A Day’s Work," founding member of the Alliance for the American Temporary Workforce (AATW) and a former temp worker. Labor song of the week: Get Up Stand Up, Axis of Justice. Axis of Justice is a non-profit organization co-founded by Tom Morello of Audioslave and Rage Against the Machine and Serj Tankian of System of a Down. Its purpose is to bring together musicians, fans of music, and grassroots political organizations to fight for social justice together. This Week’s Labor Quiz: Though home care is one of the fastest growing industries in today's economy, what is the average annual salary of a home care worker? $12,000; $17,000; $29,000; $43,000; $52,000. Click here and you could be next week's winner!
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